Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Black Ops 3 Contagious Camo

Zombies / PaPZombies / Pack-a-Punch camoEarnable route
Zombies / PaPContagious camo — Call of Duty: Black Ops III

How do you unlock Contagious camo in Black Ops 3?

Contagious is a Zombies / Pack-a-Punch camo in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. Complete the per-weapon Zombies kill progression for Contagious. This is an original Zombies progression finish and does not count toward Multiplayer Gold or Dark Matter.

RequirementGet 25 kills with the XM-53, 50 with sniper rifles or pistols, 80 with SMGs or shotguns, or 100 with assault rifles or LMGs
ChallengeGet 25 kills with the XM-53, 50 with sniper rifles or pistols, 80 with SMGs or shotguns, or 100 with assault rifles or LMGs
AvailabilityThis is an original Zombies progression finish and does not count toward Multiplayer Gold or Dark Matter.

Reviewed July 29, 2026. Release identity, platforms, Gunsmith and mode scope were checked against Activision material. Launch unlocks and the final weapon/camo catalogs were reconciled against dedicated historical references. Black Market and promotional records describe original access and include current-availability caveats. Editorial setup advice avoids unsupported numeric weapon statistics.

Sources: Activision — Black Ops III worldwide release · Activision — Black Ops III is available · Activision — Gunsmith and current-generation/PC features · Activision — Black Market weapons and camos · Activision — M16 and PPSh additions · Steam — Black Ops III current listing · Call of Duty Wiki — Black Ops III camouflage catalog · Call of Duty Wiki — Black Ops III weapons · GameRevolution — launch weapons and camo progression

What does Contagious camo look like?

The supplied BO3 catalog tile for Contagious is led by dark green, green and gold, producing a mid-toned, low-contrast finish. Use the artwork shown here to confirm the exact texture and pattern placement instead of matching it to a similarly named camo from another Call of Duty title.

How do you make progress toward Contagious?

Work in Zombies / Pack-a-Punch and follow this recorded requirement: Get 25 kills with the XM-53, 50 with sniper rifles or pistols, 80 with SMGs or shotguns, or 100 with assault rifles or LMGs. Keep the progress separate from Multiplayer mastery unless this record explicitly belongs to that ladder.

The Zombies record is: Get 25 kills with the XM-53, 50 with sniper rifles or pistols, 80 with SMGs or shotguns, or 100 with assault rifles or LMGs. Zombies or Pack-a-Punch use remains separate from the Multiplayer mastery ladder. Its verified tile is mid-toned, low-contrast and led by dark green, green and gold.

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Contagious — common questions

How do you unlock Contagious camo in Black Ops 3?

Contagious is a Zombies / Pack-a-Punch camo in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. Complete the per-weapon Zombies kill progression for Contagious. This is an original Zombies progression finish and does not count toward Multiplayer Gold or Dark Matter.

What does Contagious camo look like?

The supplied BO3 catalog tile for Contagious is led by dark green, green and gold, producing a mid-toned, low-contrast finish. Use the artwork shown here to confirm the exact texture and pattern placement instead of matching it to a similarly named camo from another Call of Duty title.

How is Contagious progress tracked?

The Zombies record is: Get 25 kills with the XM-53, 50 with sniper rifles or pistols, 80 with SMGs or shotguns, or 100 with assault rifles or LMGs. Zombies or Pack-a-Punch use remains separate from the Multiplayer mastery ladder. Its verified tile is mid-toned, low-contrast and led by dark green, green and gold.

Is Contagious still obtainable?

This is an original Zombies progression finish and does not count toward Multiplayer Gold or Dark Matter.

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